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2010 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

410,125 mi
Last recorded410,125 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 CHK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 410,125 miles

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2024 401,564 miles

oil leak

osr tyre wearing 0n edges

Fail 27 Jul 2024 401,235 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ns and os front bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket loose

oil leak

osf tyre close to legal limit

osr tyre wearing 0n edges

Pass 1 Aug 2023 389,878 miles

bottom arm rear bushes deteriorating

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2023 389,841 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

bottom arm rear bushes deteriorating

engine covers fitted

nsr brake binding

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2022 381,335 miles

both front and osr tyres wearing on edges

engine and under covers fitted

oil leak

osf and nsr indicators discolouring

Fail 15 Jun 2022 381,329 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front and osr tyres wearing on edges

engine and under covers fitted

oil leak

osf and nsr indicators discolouring

Pass 2 Jul 2021 374,689 miles

engine and under covers fitted

ns and os front lower ball joint boots deteriorating

Fail 29 Jun 2021 374,684 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour ns and os front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ns (4.1.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak osr shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ns an dos front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low os (4.1.2 (a))

engine and under covers fitted

ns and os front lower ball joint boots deteriorating

Pass 6 Jul 2020 368,394 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2019 347,801 miles

ns and os front bottom arm rear bushes cracking

oil leak

osf tyre wearing on edges

slight play in nsr link

slight play in osf ;link

Pass 10 Apr 2018 308,020 miles

engine and underside covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2018 307,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine and underside covers fitted

front brake pads lower on one side to the other

unable to check rear pads properly

Pass 11 Apr 2017 274,560 miles

engine and underside covers fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2017 274,549 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides starting to crack (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wear on inner edfge (4.1.E.1)

engine and underside covers fitted

lower engine mounting cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner and outer edges o/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2016 240,254 miles

engine and underside covers fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2016 240,254 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 197,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2015 197,547 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 May 2014 155,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2014 155,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1.n/s/r tyr wear on inner and outedge also slight outer sidewall damage 2.o/s/r tyre wear on inner and outer edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 109,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2013 109,425 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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FT10 CHK is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2010 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 91,214 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT10 CHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 16 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FT10 CHK is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2010.

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